Shadow-Assassin: Ok... I think it's time for all my readers to choose the next anime I write about... I'm thinking either Yu-Gi-Oh or Gundam Wing right now... But if someone wants me to write about one of the other anime's I've mentioned in the side story please go ahead. If the anime you would like me to write about isn't there mention it and I may think about it... =^-^=
Ray: This is getting really weird Shadow... Why do I have to be a mutant again?
Shadow-Assassin: You are not a mutant... I think you're cute... =^-^=
Ray: You are just evil you know that... Poor Kai... Why must you kill characters off anyway?
Shadow-Assassin: I like drama Ok.
Ray: -_-" Well I hate your version of Drama Ok...
Kai: SHADOW! You are dead!
Shadow-Assassin: Uh oh! Kai! Buddy old pal... Please don't hurt me...
Kai: You make me look like a wimp! And you dared to kill off one of my family members! And you're asking for pity?
Shadow-Assassin: Yes...
Ray: Have fun Kai... *Turns around and walks off*
Kai: Thanks for helping me find her Ray...
Ray: No problem...
Shadow-Assassin: YOU TRAITOR!!!
Paper Boy: Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Read all about it! Shadow-Assassin owns no anime! Read all about it!
Shadow-Assassin: -_-"
Kai: This is getting ridiculous...
Shadow-Assassin: Tell me about it...
Legend Of The White Dragon
Chapter 9 - Opening Ceremonies
"AHHH!" Mariah screams jumping up from her bed. She puts her arms around her shaking body feeling the sweat and tears drip down her face.
'Was it all just a dream... or did it mean something?' She thinks to herself.
She looks over in time to see the book of the Dragon slowly stop glowing. She gently picks it up examining it closely.
"Why am I having these dreams? Is someone trying to tell me something? Or is my mind playing tricks on me?" Mariah asks out loud.
She walks over to the window and peers out into the darkness. A vision of Ray appears in the window and she kisses it gently as a tear falls down her cheek.
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The group has finally reached America and they all pile out of the plane.
"I hope we can do this with only three bladers," Kenny says, "With only the three of you we don't have a spare in case a problem arises."
"I'm sure we won't need a spare Chief. We can do it all on our own." Tyson smiles putting an arm around Kenny's shoulders.
"Maybe your right Tyson." Kenny smiles.
"Just don't go getting too over confident boys." Dizzi says.
"We're not getting overconfident. We rock!" Tyson laughs.
"Don't say I didn't warn you when you lose." Dizzi says with a sigh.
"We are NOT going to lose. Give us some credit Dizzi." Tyson says.
Max starts to laughs and then Tyson joins in then the others as well.
"I have the feeling we won't have anything to worry about." Ray says.
"Huh? Why's that Ray?" Tyson asks.
"I have the feeling we'll have a fifth wheel soon." He replies.
"Uhh... Ok then." Tyson says shrugging.
"Come on boys. Let's head to the hotel now." Mr. Dickenson says.
"Ya!" Max and Tyson shout.
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The team soon reaches their intended destination.
"I am sooo going to bed man!" Max says flopping down on a bed.
"I'm going to get me some food... then I'm going to bed too." Tyson yawns as he walks out of the room.
Ray smiles at the two and lies down on a bed looking at the ceiling.
"AHHH!" Comes a voice from just outside the room.
"Huh?" Max says looking towards the door.
"WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE YOU..." Tyson starts to yell.
"Back off Ok. I didn't come here to get yelled at." Kai says glaring at Tyson.
"YOU ALMOST GOT US KILLED!" Tyson yells out pulling his fist back.
Just as Tyson's about to punch Kai a hand grabs him from behind pulling him back.
"What?!" Tyson yelps.
"Back off Tyson..." Ray says letting his hand go.
"Ray! Why are you sticking up for him?" Max growls.
"You of all people should hate him." Tyson adds.
"Maybe if you knew both sides of the story you'd think differently," Ray says turning his gaze to Kai, "I've been waiting for you to show up you know."
"Sorry for keeping you." Kai smirks.
"What is going on?" Kenny asks.
"Just another part of the big picture Kenny." Ray says.
"This is a puzzle not even I can decipher." Kenny says.
"Are you sure we can trust him Ray?" Tyson asks.
"Yes... We can trust him." Ray says.
"We can doesn't mean we will." Max says walking away and sitting on the couch.
"I did what I had to do... And I'm not proud of it," Kai says turning away from the others, "And I don't blame you for hating me..." He adds before walking away.
"Kai! Wait where are you going?" Tyson asks.
"Somewhere were I wont be in anyone's way." He says.
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The group wakes up in the morning ready for the opening ceremonies of the American tournament.
"TYSON!" Max yells out trying to wake his sleeping friend.
"I'd give you a hot pepper if I had one but... I don't." Ray says.
"Hmm... TYSON WE'VE LOST THE AMERICAN TOURNAMENT!" Kenny shouts out.
"WHAT?!" Tyson hollers as he jumps out of bed, "What?! We What?!"
Ray, Max and Kenny laugh.
"Sorry Tyson... It was the only way to get you up. We didn't lose yet... We haven't even fought." Kenny says.
"Why you!" Tyson growls, "Next time try something different... like, your grandpa's here..." He adds with a shutter.
The group laughs as they get ready for the day.
"Where'd my vest go?" Tyson asks.
"I think you ate it last night." Max laughs.
"Ha ha, very funny... Now where is it?" Tyson says glaring at Max.
Suddenly Tyson's world goes dark, "HEY! Who turned out the lights?!" He yells.
Max laughs and pulls the vest off Tyson's face, "No one..."
"My vest!" Tyson says as he puts it on.
"You boys sure are a riot in the morning." Dizzi chuckles.
"Come on... Lets get going." Ray says as he opens the door and walks out.
The other two follow closely behind.
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"Welcome to the first round of the American Tournament!" DJ yells out to the crowd of people in the bleachers.
"Oh ya! This is going to be a tournament to remember Brad." AJ Topper says.
"It sure is AJ. We've got teams here from all over the world." Brad adds.
"Yes we do... But two teams seem to stick out on the list of competitors," AJ says, "Now who where they again?"
"You know who they are AJ. They're the BladeBreakers who won the Asian Tournament and our own All-Stars who are currently undefeated." Brad says.
"With all the teams who've entered here this should prove to be one interesting couple of days." AJ says.
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The group goes up when their name is called and they are all introduced to the crowd.
"This is embarrassing." Tyson says waving to the public.
"Try doing this all on your own," Kenny says glaring at Tyson, "I had to do this on my own at the Asian Tournament remember."
"We told you we where sorry." Max adds through clenched teeth.
"Thank you BladeBreakers!" DJ yells out and the group steps off the podium, "Next up are the Bladettes!" DJ shouts.
A group of girls enter the area and walk up to the podium. The BladeBreakers stand with their mouths open.
"Mariah?!" Ray asks looking at the pink haired girl, "Kansas, Nadia, Alicia and Kintana..." He adds looking at the other girls.
"Hi there." Tyson says.
"Come on girls... We need to be introduce remember." Mariah says shaking her head.
"Good Luck to all of you." Ray says smiling at Mariah.
"We don't need luck... All we need is our skill." Mariah says smirking at Ray.
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It takes about two hours for all the teams to be introduced. After the opening ceremonies the BBA holds a party for all participants.
"FOOD!" Tyson laughs as he heads straight for the buffet.
"What a hog." Max laughs.
"Would you like to dance?" Says a voice behind Max. He turns to see the purple haired Kintana behind him smiling shyly.
"Uh... Sure." He says taking her hand and following her to the dance floor.
Ray smiles and watches the two dance.
"So... Is everything set up Ray?" Comes a voice from behind him.
"Ya... Everything's ready... Don't worry." Ray says in a serious voice.
"Good... I'll see you when the time comes then." The voice says trailing off.
"Hey Ray," Mariah says walking up to him, "When are you going to ask me to dance?"
Ray smiles and takes her hand leading her onto the dance floor just as a slow dance starts.
"Great timing." Mariah giggles putting her arms around Ray's neck.
Ray blushes and smiles back, "Ya."
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Tyson who's still chowing down on snacks gets a tap on the shoulder. He turns around to see the brown haired Bladette looking at him.
"Huh?" He says.
"Dance with me please?" She asks with a sweet smile.
"Ok Kansas." Tyson smiles as the two walk to the center of the dance floor.
The reach the floor as another slow dance starts.
"I've always loved this song." Kansas says as she places her hands around his neck.
"Uh... Ya." Tyson says a little nervous at slow dancing.
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Kenny types on his keyboard ignoring the crowd of people. He's found a nice place on a secluded table and is busy analyzing Data on the teams in the tournament.
"Hey there Kenny." Alicia says he blond and blue hair hanging over her eyes a bit.
"Oh hello there... How'd you know who I was?" Kenny says looking up at the girl.
"I read the newspaper you know. Your team is pretty popular." She replies.
"Oh I see." He says smiling at her.
"Do you ever get off that computer of yours?" She asks.
"No not really..." Kenny says with a laugh.
"Well I'm telling you that you are going to get off it for a while and dance with me." She giggles taking his hand.
"But?!" He says quickly putting the computer down.
"Have fun Chief!" Dizzi giggles before sighing, "My little boys all grown up."
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Mariah looks over Ray's shoulder at the rest of her team, "You'd think it would be you boys asking us to dance." She giggles.
"Ya... At least they all look like they're having fun right?" Ray says turning Mariah by the chin to look at him. He looks into her bright yellow eyes and smiles. She sends a gentle smile back at him.
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